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CPS Test

Measure how fast you can click — your clicks per second (CPS) — with a live countdown and an instant speed rating, right in your browser.

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How to use

  1. 1.Choose a test duration — 1, 5, 10, 30, 60 or 100 seconds. The 5-second test is the default and the most popular.
  2. 2.Click the large target area as fast as you can. The countdown timer starts automatically on your very first click.
  3. 3.When time runs out, read your total clicks, clicks per second (CPS) and speed rating, then press Try again to beat your score.

About CPS Test

A CPS test, short for clicks per second test, measures how many times you can click a mouse button — or tap a touchscreen — within a fixed window of time. It is a simple but surprisingly addictive way to benchmark your clicking speed, compare yourself against friends, and track improvement over days of practice. This tool runs entirely inside your web browser: there is no software to install, no account to create, and nothing you do is ever uploaded to a server. The moment the page loads you are ready to test.

Getting started takes seconds. First, pick a test duration from the presets: 1, 5, 10, 30, 60 or 100 seconds. The 5-second test is the default and the most widely used, because it is long enough to smooth out lucky bursts yet short enough to stay intense from start to finish. Shorter tests such as 1 second reward pure explosive speed, while longer tests such as 60 or 100 seconds measure your stamina and how well you can hold a fast rhythm without tiring. Once you have chosen a duration, click the large target area. Your very first click starts the countdown, so you never waste time — the clock only runs while you are actually clicking. A live counter shows your running click total and the seconds remaining, and when time expires the target locks so late clicks can never inflate your score.

Your result is reported three ways: the total number of clicks you landed, your clicks per second, and a plain-language speed rating. CPS is calculated with a single, transparent formula — total clicks divided by the duration in seconds. Thirty clicks in a five-second test, for instance, works out to 30 ÷ 5 = 6.00 CPS. Because the value is an average across the whole test, a longer test usually produces a slightly lower CPS than a frantic one-second sprint, which is completely normal. The rating sorts your CPS into easy-to-read tiers — slow, average, fast, very fast and pro — so you instantly know where you stand.

A few tips help you click faster. Rest your hand comfortably and use small, quick finger movements rather than moving your whole arm. Many players find that light, relaxed taps beat tense hammering, and that focusing on a steady tempo produces a higher average than sprinting and burning out halfway. Some enthusiasts explore techniques like jitter clicking or butterfly clicking to push past 10 CPS, though a normal single-finger click is perfectly fine for measuring everyday speed. Warm up with a short 1-second test, then try to hold that pace over a full 5 or 10 seconds.

Whether you are a gamer sharpening your reactions for PvP and clicker games, testing out a brand-new mouse, or just curious how fast your fingers really are, this CPS test gives you an instant, private and repeatable benchmark. Press Try again as many times as you like — every run is fresh, and your best score is only ever a few clicks away.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good CPS (clicks per second)?
Most people click around 5 to 7 CPS in a normal test, which counts as average to fast. Above 9 CPS is very fast, and consistently topping 12 CPS puts you in pro territory. Anything under 3 CPS is on the slower side, but a little regular practice improves your rhythm quickly.
How is CPS calculated?
CPS is simply your total number of clicks divided by the test duration in seconds. For example, 30 clicks in a 5-second test is 30 ÷ 5 = 6.00 CPS. Longer tests average out short bursts, so your score usually settles a little lower than a quick 1-second sprint.
Does the CPS test work on phones and touchscreens?
Yes. Every tap on the target area counts as a click, so the test works with a mouse, trackpad or touchscreen. Nothing is uploaded — the timer and counter run entirely in your browser, so your result stays private and appears instantly.

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